My Story as a Convert to Judaism

Eliana Aviva Duthie, Development Coordinator at a Jewish non-profit in New York, didn't always connect to the idea of Religion.

Hear her story of faith and determination, from a church in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, all the way to a synagogue in Germany.

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[maj]

Been a Christian all my life till i listened to Rabbi Singer. Now im attending Shabbat services. Love Hashem

[esterherschkovich]

I too am a convert...my soul had to return...it was not easy but best thing I ever did.

[SuTaihei]

I've struggled with religion for many many years. I never found one that fit me, that made me feel like I belonged. I've been studying more on Judaism and so much of it is pulling me in. There is a local synagogue and I plan on attending to learn more. The line she said at the end "nobody is perfect, but God still wants you". That hit me like a ton of bricks. I heard someone say that if you're pulled to Judaism, you've been a jew your entire life. You just didn't know it. ❤

[bintarosector]

I dont really understand why, i have the same feeling like her. Im a gentile and was born and raise christian. But, then I am so magnetized by the jews. I always cry everytime I watch Rabbis lectures, it makes my heart happy and my spiritual aspect is satisfied.

[vladisslay]

i’m starting my conversion process on tuesday!! i’m so happy and so at peace with my return to God. everything is making sense to me and i’m reading books and papers from rabbis and other jewish scholars and i just didn’t ever think i could love life again.

[carlo_cali]

Being called up to the Torah was one of the most honorable things I've ever experienced. I was overwhelmed utterly, even feeling unworthy. Hearing this story about Shul in Germany is intriguing. I lived near a Modern Orthodox Shul and the Rabbi did ask me to Email him before coming on a Friday evening for Shabbat as Saturday would be longer. I went and was very welcomed and I had already been reading and studying Talmud.

[mandym]

I want to convert but haven’t started the process yet. Thanks for your encouragement today. I might just make this a reality instead of an idea…🎉

[DavideBonetti]

I was raised in a catholic environment within a small town community in the Alps and always felt very disconnected to it, almost forced towards it and it never felt right nor natural. About a year ago I started to feel a strong pull and sense of curiosity towards judaism. At first I was closed down, it felt forbidden almost to read and learn about it but a couple of months ago I started to welcome this feeling into my soul and ever since feel guided. Now I am seeking conversion. Thank you so much for the video and your story!

[SharonsRose]

My mom's side is Sephardic Moroccan & Sephardic Hungarian Jewish (didn't know until I met my great grandmother when I was 22yrs old.) My dad's side is Cherokee, Irish and French with forced catholic on it. We were secular. Never went to church, never cracked a Bible. Got kicked out of Sunday school at 6 yrs old for questioning. Fast forward to 26-year-olds. I bought a Tanahk, read the Torah straight through. Found a conservative Jewish beit keneset. Converted conservative and went on to orthodox Jewish at the same time. Found out just 7 yrs ago I am Sephardic Moroccan Jewish. Dna has morrocan and Spanish. Found Sephardic zionist registry of great uncle during ww2.

[dsaujddajindiafnifrnigwue]

I've been interested in Judaism for about a year now, especially after discovering some distant Jewish heritage. Recently, I attended my first Shabbat service at a Conservative synagogue and the Rabbi was very friendly and he led me through the service as I had exchanged emails with him prior. I hope to meet with him a few weeks to start discussing my conversion process and hopefully, eventually be considered 100% a Jew (at least by the Conservative community for now as I hope to eventually go Orthodox).

[debstanyer]

Thankyou for what you shared. Very timely as ive been attending a Liberal Jewish Temple after 30 years in Christianity and like you could not get the answers to all the questions I had, so I began my search for truth. Unfortunately for me my husband will not have a bar or what I have found and it
has caused terrible division in our marriage. Im trapped between wanted to convert and my failing marriage so converting for me is impossible unless I divorce. The Liberal Temple does accept me married or not and I think many people attend them because they leave the door open for us no matter
what our situation is. For now Im termed a Noahide but my heart is to be Jewish....please keep me in your prayers for HaShem to make a way for me.

[tottymommy]

Every story of a convert, worm up my heart . I love the converts as HaShem told us in his Torah . ואהבתם את הגר כי גר היית בארץ מצרים

[mbutler]

I live in Telzstone and I'm now bawling in tears! That is so beautiful!

[johnnyrodriguez]

Beautiful story
May HaShem bless you and your household 🕊

[fxhfbyuMila]

We live in a very special time. It is a period of self searching for individuality. That’s why many spiritual people who seek for the truth decide to convert to Judaism

[andybee]

Wow. A beautiful story. And your delivery just brings such humanity to it. The Jewish people are fortunate indeed that you chose to be apart of us.

[Mike_NY]

Incredible Story. Im also looking to convert to Judaism, it’s been calling me for over 8 years now & I can’t wait ✡️

[svietka]

absolutely fascinating. yo honestly is the embodiment of what a true jewish soul is. welcome home sister, we r so glad u r part of us.

[AJ]

Hashem Is Sooo Wonderful! Keep Seeking Him. There Is Know Greater Journey!!! He Loves Us Soooo Much!!!!

[adams]

A beautiful Story with a happy ending. thank you for sharing your story . Welcome to the